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Just learned about the two ESP modes on this forum

Old Apr 14, 2013 | 12:45 AM
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Just learned about the two ESP modes on this forum

I think it is crazy that after reading through the owners manual for nearly a week, waiting for our 2012 C63 to be delivered, that a quick push of the esp button turns it to sport, but a longer push completely turns it off. I was getting a little worried that my car's throttle response was pretty soggy when I could floor it off the line and not start spinning until about 50' out. "Thanks MB world".
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 12:58 AM
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you will love S+.... LOVE IT!
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 03:30 AM
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Takes about 5 seconds
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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you will love S+.... LOVE IT!
S+ is for wimps... M is the only mode for drivers
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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Does this work for the earlier models as well? Say, a 2010 C63?
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by AutoTech Racing
Does this work for the earlier models as well? Say, a 2010 C63?
i have a 2010 so yes

just press the esp button for a few seconds and you're in s+ mode. its a ton of fun.....but your tires will really hate you for it lolz
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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What about older S class cars 06 and up
Like S600 and S65
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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All I have to say is be careful! She turns into a different kind of monster with ESP off! I had a few close calls my first few times... But now I only drive it like that because I hate when it cuts the power, enjoy!
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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You really can't push the car to its limit with ESP on. I took my C63 autocross racing last weekend and the one run where I accidentally had ESP on I lost 5 seconds on what was otherwise about a 55 second course for me. I also took out some cones due to the car going straight when I was expecting oversteer.
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